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POSITION DESCRIPTIONROY AND PATRICIA DISNEY FAMILY FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE DIRECTORLos Angeles, CAFebruary 6, 2014The Opportunity The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation is seeking to hire its first Executive Director who will work in partnership with the board on all aspects of launching and running the next phase of strategic growth and development for this family foundation. The Foundation was established in 1969 by Roy and Edna Disney, and until now has operated as a small family foundation without professional staff. Recently, the Foundation received a large bequest following the death of Patricia Disney, raising the assets of the Foundation to approximately $110 million. The Foundation is now scaling up and redefining its mission to determine where and how it can add the most value. The board is comprised of Roy and Patricia’s children, their spouses and grandchildren, all of whom are thankful to have this opportunity to create this philanthropic legacy honoring their parents and grandparents. The first priority in this start-up effort will be for the Executive Director to guide the board through a comprehensive vision and strategic planning process to articulate the foundation’s new mission and focus areas, and determine strategies and approaches to advance the board’s philanthropic vision. The board wants to engage in grantmaking and partnership work that has maximum impact, makes a difference in the world, provides leadership, and leverages the family’s philanthropic assets. The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the foundation which includes developing a strategic plan in collaboration with the board, educating and mentoring board members with particular attention to the younger generation, launching and managing initial grantmaking programs, identifying and leading partnership activities, managing day-to-day operations, representing the foundation externally, and helping grantees and the board measure and evaluate successThe ideal candidate will be dynamic, diplomatic, entrepreneurial and seasoned, with a proven ability to guide a mission-focused organization from a start-up into a high-functioning family foundation committed to best practices. The Executive Director must be comfortable working very closely with a board in a “hands-on” way, have excellent planning, facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills, and a track record of organizational leadership and management. The Executive Director will report to the board and partner with the president of the board to ensure strong governance.Key ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities of the new Executive Director will include:Strategic Planning/Visioning. Lead the board in a comprehensive, inclusive and creative strategic planning/visioning process that will clarify the philanthropic focus area/s, strategies, goals and evaluation measures. Philanthropic Educator/Mentor. Provide education, guidance, training and information on best practices in family philanthropy, governance and board roles and responsibilities. Educate and mentor the newer generation of philanthropists on the board. Board Relations/Governance. Develop strong, positive working relationships with the board. Work in collaboration with the board in defining and developing the Foundation’s guiding frameworks. Work with the board to determine the most effective governance structuresPrograms and Grantmaking. Create and administer grant making programs, policies and procedures that fulfill the mission of the Foundation. Engage in ongoing research and information gathering to ensure the Foundation is making plans about the present and future, understanding and anticipating changes in the landscape particularly in key focus areas. Assess and recommend program ideas and opportunities that align with the mission as well as strategies to achieve them, engaging the board along the way.Partner/Grantee Relations. Develop and maintain strong, positive working relationships with partner/grantee organizations. Develop ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the Foundation’s grantmaking and report back to the board. Budgeting and Fiscal Oversight. Work in partnership with the family office in all matters related to finance and administration. Develop and recommend an annual operating plan and budget to board. Internal Communications. Frame issues for board discussion and decision-making effectively. Develop effective communications protocols. Keep the board regularly informed of progress, developments and significant events.External Relations. Develop and maintain constructive relationships and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation. Communicate effectively through various channels about the Foundation’s mission and purpose alongside, and in coordination with, family members. Results and Impact. Develop ways to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the Foundation’s grantmaking to inform decision-making and also as a tool for board reporting. QualificationsThe ideal candidate will bring: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. A sophisticated understanding of philanthropy, a track record as a creative, impactful grantmaker, and a demonstrated commitment to and passion for the value of family philanthropy. Prior experience working in a foundation highly preferable. A track record as a dynamic, diplomatic, mature, seasoned leader with the ability to inspire, energize, engage and direct all work toward the Foundation’s goals and objectives.Excellent people skills and the ability to cultivate strong relationships and work successfully in partnership with a board.Experience starting and running an organization strongly preferred. Entrepreneurial drive and the ability to seek out and bring innovative ideas and opportunities to the attention of the President and the board. Highly skilled in group facilitation and the ability to work in an engaged, creative and intimate way with the board on philanthropic education, visioning, prioritizing and decision-making. Understand the dynamics of working with a family foundation comprised of different generations of philanthropists. The ability to be responsive and accessible to requests for advice, counsel and guidance from board members.Demonstrated successful experience with planning, budget development and administration. Highly capable writer and articulate, inspiring public speaker. Ability to write succinctly and coherently in a manner that facilitates board discussion and decision-making.Motivated, organized, efficient self-starter who is able to work well independently.A demonstrated track record as a strategic thinker with an equal track record of getting things done and attention to detail.A reputation for being a mature, seasoned professional with excellent judgment and open to feedback and the opinions and ideas of others. Impeccable reputation for integrity and judgment, models ethics and trustworthiness in all actions, and able to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Demonstrated work style that is humble and flexible, a low need for public recognition, and a high need to focus on the “work.”Application Process Interested applicants should send a resume, cover and salary information by email to: Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC Email: Martha@ Phone: 818.790.8873 ................
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